A Bride Worth Billions

by Morgan, Tiffany

  There are exercises that involve both physical and mental effort like ballroom dancing. The rhythm and strategy in the dances greatly improve the cognitive function of the brain.

  Thus, what is good for your heart is also good for your brain. An aerobic exercise should be done every day for it is good for the brain. It even serves as your repair for damaged brain cells. Likewise, morning exercise is beneficial for you as it aids in the retention of new information.

  3. Get enough sleep.

  For numerous laboratory tests, it is proven that a good night’s sleep results in a better memory and brain function. Lack of sleep or shut-eye increases the risk of having an Alzheimer’s disease.

  Presented below are the functions of brain while sleeping.

  A. It makes creative connections.

  According to a study done on 2007 by the University of California at Berkeley, sleep is a creativity-booster, which improves a person’s ability to connect two different ideas by 33%.

  B. It aids in learning physical tasks.

  During REM, the short-term memories located in the motor cortex are being converted to long-term memories through their transfer to temporal lobe. Therefore, if you want to play better, then sleep longer.

  C. It removes toxins.

  The experiment conducted by the researchers of the University of Rochester proved that sleep effectively removes toxins in the brain. While sleeping, the space between the brain cells increases that allows the brain to clear all toxic molecules that continues to accumulate while awake.

  D. It aids in decision-making.

  While asleep, the brain produces complex stimuli that aid in the decision-making process while awake.

  E. It makes and combines memories.

  During REM and non-REM sleep, the brain combines the old memories with the newer ones. Thus, it helps us to connect what we recently learned to the past lessons taken up. Furthermore, pulling an all-nighter makes you drop your learning ability by 40%.

  4. Take a break.

  Studying for a test does not necessarily mean staying up late at night and study all throughout. It will only make you more tired, thus unable to memorize and analyze what you are studying. It is good to take a break once in a while, straighten your back, and take a deep breath. Drink a cup of hot chocolate while studying to boost your memory and mood.

  If you are not easily distracted of sounds, you may also listen to your favorite songs or even classical music, which relaxes the mind, therefore improving memory, mood, and energy. Moreover, a blue wall also affects the mind for it is known as the calming color.

  Staying mentally healthy may also be achieved through:

  a. sharing interests with others;

  Participating in clubs and organizations that suits your interest will help you to relax and enjoy with others. It also helps you to establish a wider range of connection. Through them, releasing stress will be easier.

  b. talking about your feelings with other people; and

  Sharing will help you to release stress, whether emotionally or mentally. This is an aid to clear all negative thoughts to keep you going and motivated throughout your course.

  c. accepting your limitations.

  If you accept who you are, what you are capable of, and what your limitations are, your life will be happier and at ease. It will also help you to know which areas or aspects can be improved for a better school performance.

  4 - Avoiding Cramming and Procrastination

  Students, nowadays, instead of studying, are being swayed by a lot of distractions. Instead of carrying out their tasks on time, they tend to prioritize unnecessary things. They slack off, party, and play video games before they will have the motivation to study. The day before the scheduled examinations or quizzes and deadline of the projects, they find themselves staying up late at night, cramming or procrastinating for their responsibilities that should have been done earlier.

  Cramming is when you study too much information within a short period of time. This is usually done the night before the examinations. Being loaded with large amount of information is proven to be ineffective and inefficient, resulting to low scores and grades.

  Cramming is always linked with procrastination. Procrastination is the act of intentionally putting off or delaying the tasks that should be done. It may also involve starting a project early but stopping when you get bored; and you just cram the night before the deadline.

  The negative effects of cramming and procrastination are shown below.

  1. Impaired thinking and memory

  Seung Schik-Yoo, an associate professor from Harvard Medical School, suggests that lack of sleep impairs the thinking and memory capacity of a student. It also increases their risk of permanent mental damage. In addition, those students who sleep normally can consequently perform better in school than those who do not.

  2. Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder

  A medicine professor from Boston, Susan Redline, found a connection between sleep deprivation and psychological disorders such as anxiety and bipolar depression.

  3. Obesity and Diabetes

  Series of tests have been conducted that gave proof that chronic sleep loss is linked with increased risk of obesity and Diabetes. Sleep deprivation also results to increased activity in neuronal populations that make you crave for food while trying to stay awake.

  4. Heart Attack

  Studies have shown that too much caffeine, which aids you in staying up late, can cause stroke or heart attack. The World Health Federation said that fifteen million in the world suffer from heart attack. Six million of them died and five million were left permanently disabled. One of the common causes of this is caffeine. Thus, moderate consumption of coffee can reduce the risk of heart problems.

  5. Poor eating patterns

  Students who take pleasure in caffeinated drinks too much to keep the midnight oil skip meals. They tend to choose low-calorie, yet high-fat snacks that impair their thinking capacity as it starves not just your body, but also your brain. This is worsen by skipping healthy meals and foods like kiwi, salmon, and nuts.

  6. Inconsistent performance and grades

  The University of California Los Angeles conducted a test with participants of 535 high school students who recorded and kept track of what happened to them for fourteen days. It showed that sleeping hours declined from 7.6 to 6.9 hours each night, proving that a sleepless night cause academic problems.

  5 - Socializing

  Being a successful student does not limit you on studying alone. Instead, you should learn to socialize and learn with other people around you. You may also participate in group studies that may benefit you.

  The advantages of group studies are:

  1. Efficiency in getting your questions answered;

  Students usually research on the internet for some information that they could not understand. The internet has a diverse range of information to explore but unfortunately, some problems and lessons given by the professors may not be explicitly found in the Web. Through group studies, you can immediately question the other members about the topic, which is much efficient than searching the answer for hours.

  2. Enhanced problem-solving skills; and

  As stated earlier, some of the questions remain unanswered until we ask others. By group studying, it would be possible that all will participate in solving difficult problems. Thus, everybody will learn all the necessary steps and strategies needed to effectively answer, for example, an Accounting problem. This will also help you in your future field for you will face numerous real-life problems.

  3. Improved teamwork.

  There are certain skills and values that can only be gained through working with other people. Studying with your peers will not only boost your grades, but also develop friendship within your group.

  Certain cautions, however, are imposed with socializing.

  1. Do not compare yourself with other people.

  Comparing yourself with others may sometim
es benefit you in terms of benchmarking; but most of the time, it leads to negative feelings, especially depression. There will always be someone who is better than you in different fields, and you have to accept that. Instead of doing comparisons, spend the time to overcome your weaknesses and try to become a better person.

  2. Avoid the pessimistic.

  Pessimistic people will never lead you to your path of success. They will only lower your self-esteem and will make you doubt your capabilities. Thus, find an optimistic set of friends who will cheer you up and fight with you as you face stress and problems in school.

  6 - Rewarding Yourself

  A successful student does not only stop in the fifth of this book. This is always neglected, but this is actually one of the most important steps in having an ace.

  It may be done in two circumstances.

  1. Taking a break.

  Taking a break, as stated in the third of this book, helps you to relax and give your mind a space. While studying, do not hesitate in taking occasional breaks. Eat and drink what you want. Listen to calming and relaxing music.

  This may also take place during weekend, after a week’s hardwork. To keep you motivated, do your hobbies, engage in your interests, and go out for a walk or dinner with your loved ones. This is a promise of motivation for another busy week. Moreover, it will serve as your weekly reward for yourself.

  2. Rewarding yourself after accomplishing your goals.

  Never forget to reward yourself after all the effort and time spent to achieve your desired results. The goal itself is a very rewarding gift to yourself, but do something fun afterwards. Taking a vacation, for example, after reaching your long-term goal is a perfect example of your fruit of labor. This will not only make the journey more worth it, but it will also inspire and motivate you to set a higher goal for a better you.

  Conclusion

  Thank you again for downloading this book!

  I hope this book was able to help you to understand who a successful student truly is and how to be one.

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  Night Terrors

  Get the Facts Straight, Its Symptoms and How to Deal With It

  I want to thank you and congratulate you for downloading the book, “Night Terrors: Get the Facts Straight, Its Symptoms and How to Deal With It”.

  This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to cope with night terrors and the various symptoms that they entail.

  These pages will give you an overview of what night terrors actually are, how common they are in the population, when they occur, and what the possible causes of this disorder are.

  The symptoms of night terrors are clearly defined and enumerated for your ease of understanding. Risk factors that indicate an increased chance of having the disorder are also provided. Medical conditions and other factors that are linked to night terrors are discussed in detail.

  But this book not only shows you what night terrors are, it also provides ways for you to deal with it. The last contains tips and strategies for managing this potentially incapacitating disorder.

  It enumerates possible medications and other ways to cope, so that the disorder doesn’t stop an affected individual from living a normal, fulfilling, hassle-free life.

  The effects of night terrors can be overwhelming, not only causing physical harm, but emotional distress as well. But with the right information, know-how, and mindset, it is possible to not let night terrors terrorize you and your loved ones lives.

  I sincerely hope that this book will help you do just that.

  Thanks again for downloading this book, I hope you enjoy it!

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  Table of Contents

  1 - Defining Night Terrors

  2 - Symptoms and Risk Factors

  3 - Dealing With Night Terrors

  Conclusion

  1 - Defining Night Terrors

  Nothing is quite as energizing as a good night’s sleep. It’s a chance to relax the body and mind, recharge, and get ready for another hectic day ahead. It’s an opportunity to dream, to give free reign to one’s fantasies, and get in touch with subconscious desires.

  Unfortunately, not everyone can get the restful sleep they desire. Sleep disorders abound and among them are Night Terrors.

  This aims to shed light on the nature of this disorder, determine its prevalence in the population, and examine its possible causes.

  What Are Night Terrors?

  Night terrors are a type of sleep disorder specifically classified as a parasomnia.

  The term “parasomnia” refers to a category of sleep disorders that involve abnormal events during sleep and the transition into wakefulness. This can include strange behavior, movements, dreams, perceptions, and emotions.

  With night terrors, these strange behaviors are brought about by an intense feeling of fear. A person who is affected by the disorder experiences partially waking up and feeling terrified.

  The fear manifests itself in a variety of ways for different people. Episodes typically include suddenly sitting up in bed, crying, and screaming. Many thrash and kick, all the while shouting and mumbling things that no one else can understand. Signs of panic are usually evident, such as a racing heart, heavy breathing, and excessive sweating.

  Some even develop the tendency to sleepwalk, although this is more frequently observed in adults, rather than children. There have been instances of people bolting out of bed, running around their homes, and even committing acts of violence.

  This sleep disorder can cause harm not only to the person who is affected, but also to the individuals around them.

  It may be difficult to wake someone up when they are having an episode of night terrors. Because they are moving around, making so much noise, and have their eyes open, they might seem awake, but they actually aren’t. They are still partly asleep and are not fully aware of their surroundings. They will not respond to comfor
t and reasoning from those who are around them during an episode. This inconsolability is a defining characteristic of night terrors.

  When a person actually wakes up from an episode, they are usually confused and do not know what is going on. Calming someone down after an episode can take a long time. In many instances, a person never wakes up fully and simply returns to sleep after an episode.

  It is not unusual for a person to have no memory of the episode at all. Some can remember bits and pieces of dreams that usually involve a lot of danger; others just retain a vague sense of terror.

  Night terrors are also referred to as pavor nocturnus or sleep terror disorder.

  Who Gets Night Terrors?

  According to the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) released by the American Psychiatric Association, an estimated 1-6% of children experience night terrors at some point. Those with recurring episodes are even fewer in number. They also estimate the number of affected adults to be less than 1% of the population.

  The statistics by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine are slightly higher, with 6.5% for children and 2.2% of adults.

  Although the numbers are not quite identical, the deviation is minimal and it is clear that children are much more likely to experience night terrors compared to adults.

  The disorder occurs most commonly in children who are 3-12 years old. The average age of onset is 3½ years old. It is quite rare for night terrors to persist beyond 12 years of age.

  Night terrors seem to affect more young boys than girls. Some studies suggest that preadolescent boys are the most commonly affected age group. Research has shown that boys aged 5-7 years old are most susceptible.